Patrick Graham Randall was taken from his loved ones on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Hillside Pines Nursing Home for Special Care, Bridgewater surrounded by his family.
Graham was born and raised in Halifax’s North End and was the son of George and Ellen (Hughes) Randall.
Graham is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, whom he married on August 18, 1956, after a four-year courtship. On their wedding day, they moved and settled in Liverpool where Graham began his 35-year career with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited’s Personnel Department. They raised four children in their loving home on William Street.
Graham enjoyed many sports, his favorite being Baseball; his favorite team, as many know, was the Boston Red Sox. He also coached Minor Hockey, enduring those early Saturday morning practices with his team.
One of Graham’s favorite things was spending time on Summerville Beach with his family. Graham and Barbara shared many trips in their retirement; a European tour for their 50th anniversary, road trip with their long-time friends Madge and Dave Driscoll to Vermont, and a trip by train through the Rocky Mountains, to name a few.
Of all, the most important thing to him was his family and his desire for them to be happy and self-sufficient, no matter what path they took in life.
Graham and Barbara moved from Liverpool to Bridgewater seven years ago. Since that time, they have been blessed to have Lori and her husband Paul close by for whatever needs were required. In June of 2016, Graham moved to Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, shortly followed by Barbara in September.
Along with his wife, Barbara, Graham is survived by his children Lori (Paul Whynot) Bridgewater, Robert (Lois), Halifax, Debra (Stephen Graham), Dartmouth, and Diane Hatt, Port Medway, brother Hughes (Sheila), Halifax. He is also survived by his grandchildren Patrick (Stephanie) and Jamie Whynot, Allison and Melissa Randall, Zavin Graham, and Randi (Robin) Lake. Graham also had 3 great grandchildren, Nyah, Rory, and Rylee, along with many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Graham was predeceased by his sister Lorraine and brothers John (Jack) and two in infancy Joseph and Darrel.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral mass will be Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool. Father Charles Offor officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Hillside Pines Home for Special Care or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
We wish to express our immense gratitude to all the staff at Hillside for their exceptional care and loving compassion. They have made his remaining time with us memorable.
GO RED SOX!!!!!!
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Jean Saulnier Blades
Dear Barb and family..so sorry to hear of your loss.. My love and prayers are with you..
Robert & Sally Fader
Dear Barb & family:
Robert & I are very sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Barbara & family
Clyde and I were so sorry hear of your recent loss. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Louann &Michael
Lori, Paul, gandchildren and great grandchild and all the family . Sorry for your loss. Michael and I
are thinking of you all. May God Bless and make all the happy memories not be forgotten . He is he safe in the arms of Jesus now.
Doug Winters
Barb sorry to read of Graham’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Doug & Dot
Cookie Trainor
Dear Barb.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Cookie
Teresa Smiley
To the Randall family I wish to express my sincere condolences. May your fond memories of your Husband/Dad/Granddad help you get through the rough times ahead.
Sincerely,
Teresa Smiley
Port Medway
robert and jean huskins
sorry to here of grahams passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Harry & Cheryl Kennickell
To the Randall Family: We send our sincere condolences on Graham’s passing. He will live on in all of your memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Brenda & Gary Townsend
Dear Barb & Family:
So sorry to hear about Graham. Our thoughts are with you at this time. May all of the memories you have of wonderful times shared help you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Brenda & Gary
Sandra O'Leary
Dear Barb and family,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
We have so many happy memories of our times together, for this we are very grateful.
Mike and Sandy
Eleanor Brucks(Randall)
So sorry for your loss.Iam so grateful to have been able to visit with Graham back in September when I visited Halifax.I was honored to have been part of his and Barbara’s wedding party when they married.
Sincelely
Eleanor and Don Brucks (Randall)
Shelly West
Barb, Diane, Debbie, Robert, Lori and families,
I’m so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. I have many fond memories, from my younger years, of times spent at the Randall house. Graham had a quiet way about him but there was always that twinkle in his eye. He has left you with many wonderful memories to get you through these difficult days. My sincerest condolences.
genevieve bond
dear Barbara, Lori and family
My sympathy on the passing of Graham. You are in my thoughts and prayers. hugs
Shelly & Derek Neilson
Barb, Lori, Diane, Robert, Debra and families –
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Your memories of him will help to fill the void left by his absence.
Jane and Roy Payzant
Barb and family,
I am so sorry.Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane and Roy Payzant
Holly Smith
Diane and family,
We were saddened to read the news of your father’s passing.Please accept our condolences at this difficult time for you all.
Holly(Lewis) and Philip Smith
Betty Everett
To the Randall family. So sorry to hear of Graham”s passing .My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time .
Alta Mason
To Barbara and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about losing Graham. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep all your wonderful, joyous memories close to help you through this difficult journey.
Alta Mason
Susan Oickle
To Barb and all the family
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing .My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time .
Nancy Anthony
Barb and family my sincere sympathy to you at this time.
Sterling Belliveau
It saddens me to extend my condolences to the family of Patrick Graham Randall. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Barb and family:Our sincere condolences to all Graham’s family.The Red Socks have lost one of their greatest fans
Ruth Anne Zwicker
To the Randall Family,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending sincere condolences. Take are.
Patti and Dan Hatt
Dear Barb, Diane, Debra, Robert, Lori and Families:
We are so very sorry to hear about Graham’s passing. Always enjoyed speaking with both Graham and Barb over the years–very friendly and kind. You are in our thoughts at this sad time. Cherish your memories.
Pat Cochrane
To Barb and your family, I was sorry to read of Graham’s passing. So many memories of your kids and mine growing up together. You and Graham were great parents and friends. My best to you all.
Beatrice DeLong
Dear Barb & Family.
I am sorry to read of Graham’s passing. My Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time.
Terry Dexter
Dear Robert and family,
I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Go Red Sox!
Terry Dexter
Hugh &Pat Dixon
Diane&Family
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Hugh & Pat
Kathy Watts
To my dear friend Lori and all of the Randall family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories growing up with you and will always remember “the Tickle Monster”. My thoughts are with you all.
Love Kathy
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Barb and Family
We are so sorry to learn the sad news. Our Thoughts and Prayers are will you all.
Keep all the Great Memories close in your Hearts. God Bless you all.
Barb Snarby
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. I will never forget the bumper sticker on his car proclaiming his support for that “other ” team ! I know that your many memories will help you all through this most difficult time.
Michael Howard
Mrs. Randall and kids, sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. He’ll be fondly remembered as a coach and neighbor.
Joan Chisholm Sangster
Dearest Barb, Diane, Debra, Robert, Lori and families. My heart aches for all of you as I read the obituary for Graham. I have many fond and appreciative memories of spending many Saturday evenings with Barb and Graham when I was a young and new teacher in Liverpool. The Randall family will always have a special place in my heart with Graham as the MC for our wedding in 1982 and Debra and Lori as my bridesmaids. Kevin and I wish to pass along our sincerest condolences to you. May all the memories of your wonderful Dad get you through this difficult time.
Love,
Joan (Chisholm) and Kevin Sangster
Cole Harbour, N.S.
Ruth Williamson
Dear Barbara and family
We were so very sorry to hear of Graham’s passing.
He was such a good husband and father and he will be missed so much by all of you. Thank heavens for good memories to treasure.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Ruth & Peter Williamson
Patricia Whynot
So sorry for your loss Diane.
Anne Howard
Barb, Diane, Debbie, Robert, Lori, and family,
Sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Never forget those days when we would take the bus to Summerville and then Graham sometimes would come get us after work. He would always stop on a nasty day and pick me up, along with the other kids, to school. Hold your memories close.
Caryn & Scott Huntley
Dear Barb & everyone,
Our condolences on Graham’s passing. I have many fond memories of growing up on William Street, especially with you as our neighbours. I was very sad to hear of Graham’s passing.
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Diane , Debbie and the Family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Be strong and think of the good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Ruth Zastre
Dear Barbara and family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time and that you will take peace in knowing Graham is at rest and without pain now.
Nancy Carroll
Dear Deb and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy and Larry Carroll
Butch and Loretta Cook
Barb and family – We were truly sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. You were a great family and neighbour. Sincere condolences to all of you – hope your time together now will be of fond memories because I’m sure you have lots of them. God bless you all.
Mike Jerrett
Dear Aunt Barb and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Uncle Graham’s passing; you are in my thoughts and prayers. I guess the Red Sox have another guardian angel now.
God bless,
Mike Jerrett
Allan and Beth LaRocque
Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. We have good memories of him and Barb over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Dawn
Debra and Family
So sorry for your loss. Your work family has you in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Dawn and Work Colleagues
Halifax Regional Municipality
Paul and Mary Lou Smith
Barb, Diane, Lori, Robert and Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all at this sad time. Many fond memories at your home years ago. May the blessings be.
Eileen Leahey
Barb,Diane,Debbie,Robert&Lori,
So sorry to hear of Graham’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all
I so remember the great fun our family had with yours at both Green Bay and Liverpool.
Eileen(Driscoll) & BOB Leahey
Annette LeBlanc
My sincere condolences to you Barb and family.
Myrna Stewart
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Randall, while your parents parents lived. In Drumlin Hills, they both deeply touched me. God bless all of you in your time of loss of such a sweet person.
Myrna Stewart
Drumlin Hills Staff worker
Susan MacDonald and Neil Cameron
Debra, Stephen and Zavin,
So sorry to hear about your father’s (grandfather’s) passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Take Care,
Neil and Susan
Donnie Jerrett
Aunt Barb and family. Hanan and the girls and I were saddened to hear about Uncle Graham’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Uncle Graham for the kind man and passionate Red Sox supporter he was.
Love and Prayers,
Donnie, Hanan, Yasmeen, and Layla Jerrett
Sandy Tonello-Greenfield
Barb and family, My condolences . Fond memories of babysitting for you . The circle of Beatrice, the Murphys and Howards and your home. I saw Graham in 2009 and had a chat . as kind as ever there was a man. My best to you all.
Sandy Tonello-Greenfield
Michele Sullivan
Diane and Randi
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad and Grandfather passing away. My thoughts are with you and our family.
Deb
Dad, I will always love you! You are in my heart forever! xoxoxoxoxo